eth_getBlockByNumber - Polygon RPC Method
Retrieve complete block data by block number on Polygon. Perfect for enterprise developers, gaming studios, and teams building high-throughput applications building on the most adopted Ethereum scaling solution with 45,000+ dApps and enterprise partnerships.
Returns information about a block by block number on Polygon.
Why Polygon? Build on the most adopted Ethereum scaling solution with 45,000+ dApps and enterprise partnerships with $4B+ TVL, sub-$0.01 transactions, 8M+ daily transactions, and zkEVM for enhanced security.
Use Cases
The eth_getBlockByNumber method is essential for:
- Block explorers - Display complete block information
- Transaction indexers - Process all transactions in a block
- Analytics platforms - Analyze blockchain data for enterprise solutions (Starbucks, Disney, Reddit), gaming, DeFi, and stablecoin payments
- Timestamp verification - Get block timestamps for time-based logic
Code Examples
Error Handling
| Error Code | Message | Description |
|---|---|---|
| -32602 | Invalid params | Invalid block number or parameter format |
| -32000 | Block not found | Block does not exist |
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eth_blockNumber
Get the current block height on Polygon. Essential for syncing dApps, monitoring transaction confirmations, and blockchain state tracking.
eth_getBlockByHash
Retrieve complete block data by block hash on Polygon. Essential for enterprise developers, gaming studios, and teams building high-throughput applications building on the most adopted Ethereum scaling solution with 45,000+ dApps and enterprise partnerships.